Dear Friends,
The Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) has officially released the hearing notice for the upcoming appeals hearing regarding the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Consistency Determination for the Delta Tunnel. This is a critical moment for community in our fight to protect the Delta.
Click here to read the full official notice, or see below for a snapshot of what it contains:
- Hearing Dates: Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- In-person Location: California Natural Resources Agency – 715 P Street, Room 221, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Virtual Option: Join as an attendee online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88406543651
or call in at 1 (669) 900-6833 (webinar ID: 88406543651)
Public Comment Community Training: Mark Your Calendar
Restore the Delta and San Francisco Baykeeper will host a public comment training on February 19, 2026!
Join us to learn:
- What to expect at the Council hearing
- How to participate virtually or attend in person
- And how your voice can make a difference
This is your opportunity to learn what this means for the future of the Delta Tunnel and how to show the Council that the community stands united against the Delta Tunnel!
What is the Hearing For?
The Delta Stewardship Council will have a meeting on February 26 and 27th to hear from the Department of Water Resources (DWR), which has officially submitted a Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan to the Delta Stewardship Council for the Delta Conveyance Project.
- By submitting the Certification of Consistency, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is stating that the Delta Tunnel aligns with the “coequal goals” and provides a reliable water supply for California while protecting and restoring the Delta ecosystem.
We know that to be untrue!
- Restore the Delta and our partners have filed a formal appeal to challenge this determination. DWR’s plan ignores the best available science, threatens our water quality, and disregards the people who live and work in the Delta.
We thank you time and time again for showing up for the estuary we call home. We hope you can join us in making your voice heard!
In solidarity,
– The Restore the Delta team
